8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 1, 2006)

Filed March 1, 2006For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed an 8-K on March 1, 2006, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing these results, which was issued on February 28, 2006. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance metrics and management's commentary on the company's operational and financial condition for the period. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached press release is the critical document for understanding CCI's 2005 performance. Investors should examine the press release for key financial figures such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or strategic updates provided by the company. It's important to note that the information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" for Section 18 purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as formally filed documents, though it is still a public disclosure of material information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company filed an 8-K on March 1, 2006, to report Q4 and full-year 2005 financial results.
  • 2The report primarily furnished a press release dated February 28, 2006, containing the financial results.
  • 3Investors should consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance information.
  • 4The filing includes the company's principal executive office address and contact information.
  • 5The information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act liabilities.
  • 6The filing was signed by E. Blake Hawk, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, on February 28, 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Crown Castle International Corp.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2005. It does this by furnishing a press release that was issued on February 28, 2006.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 28, 2006, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for specific financial figures and management's commentary.

This 8-K filing primarily reports historical financial results for Q4 and FY 2005. Any forward-looking statements, guidance, or outlook would be detailed within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors need to carefully read the press release to identify any such information.

The statement indicates that while the information is being made public, it is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally 'filed' documents. This means the company may have less legal exposure for inaccuracies in this specific 'furnished' information compared to a formally filed registration statement or annual report.